Empty Nests Support Group

Empty nest syndrome is a general feeling of depression and loneliness that parents/other guardian relatives feel when one or more of their children leave home. Empty nest syndrome has become more prevalent in modern times, as the extended family is becoming less common than in past generations, and the elderly are left living by themselves.

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SlowlySurely.XYZ 03/07/2017

Hello ENers!

Hope you're very well today.

I am a newbie, both as an empty nester and to this site.

I have a slightly different question:

Are there any SMENers (single mom empty neaters) who are enjoying some or all aspects of this phase of life; are working to rediscover or remember you post full-time parenting?

Would love to connect with you!!!!

I am having a bit of a difficult time, in that I felt a bit guilty, but am actively working through it by pushing myself to fill those gaps. It's a bit of a battle. However, I keep trying and blogging about it here: SlowlySurely + xyz

It's hard connecting with other moms who are similar. If you are, please feel welcome to connect with me...message me!

To all the moms feeling a serious void, I understand, and would like to just offer a kind thought wishing you the best in getting through this transition.

Thanks, and Be well all.

sandybeach888 03/18/2017

Hi, I'm a single mom and I was concerned when my youngest daughter left the nest to head out east to university. Surprisingly, I was ok with everything. I started dating and now I'm trying to find clubs and activities for me. I was always so busy with the girls (homework, sports, music etc) while I was raising them and now I have time for me :)

CBW 03/22/2017

I'm pretty much in your same boat and totally feel your pain.

I have absolutely no idea what to do next!

I'm actively dating and I work out a couple of days a week, but still have way too much time on my hands. I know I need to find some purpose, but I don't know what that is. I tried to find a local support group (I'm in Atlanta, GA), but that doesn't seem to exist. I'm trying to find some hobbies! I'd love to take a class, but what?

I just joined this group today in hopes of gathering ideas and possibly finding some other empty nesters who live nearby.

singlecent45 04/03/2017

Hi Slowlysurely, I really connected with your post. I am also a single mom blindsided by this overwhelming sadness due to a child ( hahaha, she is 32) leaving unexpectantly. I too, want to look at it as a new stage in my life, but I am finding it very hard to do so. Thank you for sharing, hopefully, we can all gather strength from each other and keep a beautiful connection between our children and ourselves.

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